Tacoma South at a glance
Median house
$1,050,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
257
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Tacoma South.
The postcode for Tacoma South is 2259 (NSW).
The median house price in Tacoma South is $1,050,000.
Tacoma South (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $1,050,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Tacoma South has roughly 257 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tacoma South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tacoma South's population at 257, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
257
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,050,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 71% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $210,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,050,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$1,050,000
$308,880
257
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.03% (median rent $410/wk against a $1,050,000 price tag). Units yield 7.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.03%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.41%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202687%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tacoma South.
Local schools for Tacoma South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tacoma Public School
HopeTown School
Tuggerawong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tacoma South.
- What is the median house price in Tacoma South?
- The median house price in Tacoma South, NSW 2259 is $1,050,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Tacoma South postcode?
- Tacoma South is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Tacoma South?
- Tacoma South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tacoma South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Tacoma South?
- There are 20 schools serving Tacoma South on this page, including Tacoma Public School, HopeTown School, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Tacoma South?
- Tacoma South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Tacoma South?
- Tacoma South is close to South Tacoma, Tacoma, Rocky Point, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong.
- What is the population of Tacoma South?
- The population of Tacoma South is approximately 257 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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